Support: System Software Updates

PlayStation^®4 System Software Version 1.51

Perform a new installation of the system software

This procedure is for initializing your PS4™ system and performing a new installation of the system software, such as for when you replace the hard disk drive.

• Be careful when using an update file for reinstallation. All users and all data will be deleted.

The following things are needed to perform the update:

• PlayStation^®4 system
• Computer connected to the Internet
• USB storage device, such as a USB* flash drive
  * There must be 1 GB of free space.
  • On the USB storage device, create folders for saving the update file.
    Using a computer, create a folder named “PS4”. Inside that folder, create another folder named “UPDATE”.
    
  • Download the update file, and save it in the “UPDATE” folder you created in step 1.
    Save the file with the file name “PS4UPDATE.PUP”.
    Click to start the download.
  • Turn off the power of your PS4™ system completely.
    Check that the power indicator is not lit. If the power indicator is lit up in orange, touch the power button on the PS4™ system for at least 7 seconds (until the system beeps a second time).
  • Connect the USB storage device that the update file is saved on to your PS4™ system, and then touch the power button for at least 7 seconds.
    The PS4™ system starts in safe mode
  • Select [Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software)].
    Follow the screens to complete the update.
• If your PS4™ system does not recognize the update file, check that the folder names and file name are correct. Enter the folder names and file name in single-byte characters using uppercase letters.

PlayStation®4 PC System Software Update Method – PlayStation®.